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Part Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History

Behind the Bastards

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The German War Games Are a Bad Idea

The Schlieffen plan means that by necessity there would be no defensive wars for Germany under the Kaiser. From an early age, Wilhelm II had been obsessed with warships like most boys. But unlike most boys, he came up to own his nation and indulge in his obsession with naval boats. This quickly became a problem, as England was being able to have a tiny navy. Since they were a country with a very tiny army, the Royal Navy ensured Great Britain's safety.

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